Cupressus arizonica 'Pyramidalis'
Arizona cypress 'Pyramidalis'
An evergreen conifer making a medium-sized tree of narrowly conical habit. Foliage glaucous-blue, in open sprays. Small pale yellow male cones abundant; cones 2cm, globose, glaucous
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Blue Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Grey Silver | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Blue Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Cupressus are vigorous, evergreen trees with flaking or scaly bark, often with columnar or narrowly ovoid crowns, small, often aromatic, scale-like leaves and small, spherical female cones
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions. Can be used for hedging but will require regular pruning
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to cypress aphid
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus. See Conifers: brown patches
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